A Fitness Trainer Shares 4 Tips on How to Know You're in a Calorie Deficit For Fat Loss

Nail Your Nutrition

It's important to eat a well-balanced diet that includes healthy sources of carbs, fats, and protein. Susan recommended to set a daily protein range by "taking your goal weight and multiplying by .7 and 1.0." You might find more success eating fewer carbs and more protein. Here's the formula you need to figure out your macros for weight loss.

Once you have your calories and protein amounts set, Susan added, "Weigh, measure, plan. Be meticulous. It's hard to tell if something is working if you are winging it and estimating." You can keep track by using an app like My Fitness Pal for accuracy.